Good news!! It looks like folks receiving Social Security benefits could be getting some money as a result of the new Coronavirus stimulus package. If you are someone else’s dependent, or have a higher income, this may not apply to you. https://www.wymt.com/content/news/Individuals-living-off-of-Social-Security-will-receive-benefit-checks-569147441.html
SSA offices are closed to the public, and their phone service is only available in limited circumstances. Bottom line – unless it’s urgent, don’t bother trying to reach someone at SSA. If you do call, expect to wait 90 minutes or more. ———Message from SSA———– During the COVID-19 pandemic, we Read more…
FYI – SSA has cancelled all in-person ALJ hearings for now. Some are being conducted by telephone. If you have a hearing scheduled – call your hearing office (or your attorney) to find out how your hearing will be handled.
Question: I have a disability hearing scheduled for next month. Can you help me? Answer: Maybe… First, let me be clear – There is MUCH more involved in a disability hearing, than just showing up on the hearing date. We routinely turn down cases where the client just wants an Read more…
Question: Will using Medical Marijuana hurt or help my claim for Disability Benefits? Answer: Medical marijuana isn’t likely to help your claim. But, don’t give up, yet. Read on. Let’s face it, many people who qualify to use medical marijuana in Arkansas are clearly struggling with their mental and/or physical Read more…
Question: What happens to my benefits if I move to another state? Will I have to re-apply? Dear Reader: People move all the time for a variety of reasons: new job or job transfer, to be closer to family (or to get away from family – ha!), cost of living, weather, Read more…
Medical Marijuana: No prescription required? Deborah L. Hardin, Managing Attorney Earlier this week, I encouraged Arkansas voters to read the text of Issues 6 and 7, regarding medical marijuana. Since then, many people have shared important questions, legitimate concerns, and examples of outright manipulation. I cannot possibly answer every person individually, so I am Read more…
Arkansas to vote on Medical Marijuana in 2016! UPDATE: Since posting this text of Issues 6 and 7, we have received many questions and concerns. We cannot answer everyone individually, so we have addressed the most common questions, here. Issues 6 and 7 (among others) will be on the 2016 Read more…